Israel and the Hezbollah militant group engaged in heavy cross-border fire in Lebanon on Sunday, escalating fears of a wider conflict. This comes amidst ongoing violence in Gaza. Dozens of rockets from Hezbollah hit Israel, causing damage and injuring three people. In response, Israel’s Defense Forces targeted Hezbollah terror locations in southern Lebanon. The conflict stemmed from an airstrike in Beirut that killed 45 people, including Hezbollah leaders. Additionally, Iraqi militias backed by Iran launched drones at Israel. The ongoing violence between Israel and Hezbollah has resulted in casualties on both sides. Israel’s offensive in Gaza since October has also led to significant death tolls. The tit-for-tat attacks have displaced thousands of people and caused disruption in the region. In a separate incident, Israeli soldiers shut down Al Jazeera’s bureau in Ramallah, a move criticized as an attack on freedom of speech. Israel has previously banned Al Jazeera from broadcasting within its territory and revoked press credentials for its journalists. These developments highlight the escalating tensions and violence in the region, with potential implications for broader conflict.
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Fears of war increase as Israel and Hezbollah engage in intense fighting
